September 1st Tidbits
Enterprise Wheat Ridge will partner with the City of Wheat Ridge to present the 2009 Candidate Forum at our Tues. Sept 8 breakfast meeting.
7:00am – 8:45am
Only 2 days left to register…We do need pre-payment as usual for all who
plan to attend.
E WR Members and their guests $12 ea. Non members $15 ea.
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Register online at www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231
Wheat Ridge, 80034-1231 by Sept 3. Punchcard users, please RSVP to secretary@wheatridge.biz by Sept 3.
Looking for a way to showcase your business and network in a different environment? Loretta DiTirro Schwankl of Re/Max City Horizons is hosting open houses in the Highlands and Wheat Ridge the next few weeks. If you would like to participate, please contact her at lorettadschwankl@comcast.net or 303-594-1520
Lorettashomes.com is this week’s Tuesdays Tidbit sponsor.
Have a question for a Wheat Ridge candidate?
Last chance to get a question for the candidates considered. Send potential questions to Loretta by 5 p.m. Wed. Sept 2nd to lorettadschwankl@comcast.net
Wheat Ridge 2020 member meeting
Tonight, Tuesday, Sept 1
7:00-8:30pm
Olinger Crown Hill Reception Hall
(29th & Wadsworth)
All are welcome to come, meet the new WR2020 leadership and learn more about the new strategic plan. Info: wheatridge2020.org
Community Walk Helps Local Youth At-Risk
Second Wind Fund–Marquee Community Walk Helps Local Youth At-Risk for Suicide
Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver (www.swfmd.org) hosts the nation’s largest suicide prevention event on Sunday, September 20th–a walk/run/ride crowd of over 3000 at Jeffco Fairgrounds enjoying a family-friendly environment with a full BBQ lunch, concert, massages, t-shirts, kids’ activities, and speakers.. Second Wind has helped more than 60 Wheat Ridge youth at-risk for suicide by providing professional counseling to uninsured or underinsured youth. Last year, more kids were referred to Second Wind Fund from Wheat Ridge HS than from any other school. Please call 303-763-1775 for more information, or visit our website at www.swfmd.org to take part in this event that is one-of-a-kind and helps kids in your community!
Lakewood Candidate forum
Do you live in Lakewood?
Meet the leaders that will ultimately shape the future of the City of Lakewood on Thursday, September 10th. Find out where each candidate stands on business issues, and hear directly from the candidates about their individual campaigns and platforms. Moderated by Ed Sardella. The forum will be held at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD), Mary Harris Auditorium, 1600 Pierce Street in Lakewood from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The forum is free and open to the public.
The event is presented by the Alameda Gateway Community Association, Applewood Business Association, Jewell/Wadsworth Business Association, West Colfax Community Association, and the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County. For more information, please call George Valuck, AGCA, 303-274-1807 or agcagv@qwestoffice.net
Buy Local and Fresh!
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market continues every Thursday from June-late October. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information call the Metro Denver Farmers’ Market Hotline 303-887-FARM www.denverfarmersmarket.com Sponsored by LiveWell Wheat Ridge
Door Prize Donations For E WR meetings
Get your business mentioned at an E WR meeting! Door prizes are being sought for E WR meetings. If you want to donate a doorprize, please contact President Loretta to discuss. 303-594-1520. We try to have 3 at each meeting. Thanks in advance.
Worksite Wellness Tip of the week
Take a Breath
Deep breathing raises levels of blood oxygen, promoting health in many ways – from stimulating the digestive process to improving fitness and mental performance.
For more information on tips for Worksite Wellness, please contact: Kerry Ewald, 303-358-4096 or ewaldk31@yahoo.com. For more information about LiveWell Colorado Community Initiatives, visit www.livewellcolorado.org. LiveWell Wheat Ridge is funded by LiveWell Colorado, a non-profit committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by inspiring healthy eating and active living.
LiveWell Wheat Ridge is providing this info to increase Wheat Ridge workplace wellness
